Atlantic Baptist Housing (ABH) said it is committed to rebuilding an apartment complex that sustained significant damage by a fire in January. Victor Shea, the organization’s chief executive officer, said the remedial work of removing the damage has been completed but ABH is dealing with the insurance company to move forward with renovations. About 22 […]
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The board of directors of both the Maria F. Ganong Foundation (MFGF) and Home Support Services Inc. (HSSI) have unveiled their multi-purpose plan for the future of Lonicera Hall in St. Stephen. Laura Macfarlane presented to a group of roughly 30 residents at the Garcelon Civic Centre last week to showcase the multi-purpose proposal for […]
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Home Support Services Inc. and the board of trustees for Lonicera Hall have signed a letter of intent to work toward a proposal that would allow the facility to continue offering senior living and care in a manner that honours the vision of Maria F. Ganong. In April, Lonicera Hall, which is an independent seniors […]
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Eastern Charlotte has been named New Brunswick’s 18th age-friendly community. An age-friendly community encourages communities and municipalities to create policies and practices promoting healthy aging and wellness. On Tuesday, Minister of Seniors Lyne Chantal Boudreau stopped to give the community its plaque. “We heard so [many] positive things about that,” she said, speaking with The […]
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The council for the Town of Saint Andrews is considering how to move forward with a commitment to the Passamaquoddy Lodge on land off Bar Road slated for development of a new facility. At a recent council meeting, councillors discussed renewing a commitment to the foundation to sell the serviced land for $1, with the […]
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The Liberal government has appointed Lyne Chantal Boudreau as Minister of Seniors despite previously telling industry associations it wouldn’t. Kathy Bockus, the MLA for Saint Croix, who was the Minister responsible for Seniors under the Blaine Higgs government criticized the Liberals for not committing to creating a stand-alone department and minister despite it being requested […]
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The provincial government said it is investing $10 million to make home care support for seniors and people with disabilities more affordable. Minister responsible for seniors Lyne Chantal Boudreau said the government feels this is “the right thing to do.” “Those who wish to age in place and remain in their homes as long as […]
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The Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre (CCSRC) is hoping more seniors will sign up for its partnership with the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) to set up their Christmas lights and decorations this year. Emma Keech, the manager of the CCRC, said this is the second year the program has been in place. “It’s a […]
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The Passamaquoddy Lodge Foundation announced that it is hosting another information session regarding its plans to expand and relocate the nursing home, amid ongoing delays in provincial approval. Caroline Davies, a member of the board of directors for the foundation, said Eight years ago, the board was examining how to move from 40 beds, 20 […]
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By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Seniors in New Brunswick fed up with high property taxes have caught the attention of the Holt Liberals, who are looking at the idea of giving them a discount or freeze on their annual bill. Premier Susan Holt put out the suggestion during an online question-and-answer session last […]
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